Medical Specialist Grade 1,2 or 3 (PAEDS) - Reference Number : refs/056947 - Posts : 1
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 395 528 – R1 479 723 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The Gauteng Department Of Health is seeking to fill one post for a Medical Specialist (Grade 1, 2, or 3) specializing in Paediatric Neonatology, with the reference number refs/056947. This role is based at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. The compensation package is an all-inclusive annual salary, ranging from R 1,395,528 to R 1,479,723 for Grade 1, R 1,592,274 to R 1,688,553 for Grade 2, and R 1,844,151 to R 2,301,186 for Grade 3. Enquiries regarding the position can be directed to Prof. A Coovadia via telephone at 011 470 9284 or email at Ashraf.Coovadia@wits.ac.za. **What you will do** The successful candidate will provide clinical services within the Neonatal division of the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. Responsibilities include taking overtime calls in the neonatal division, which covers the NICU and neonatal nursery, as well as covering general paediatric wards. The role also entails additional clinical duties such as working in the POPD and specialist clinics as needed. A significant aspect of the position involves the teaching and training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, alongside the supervision of medical interns, medical officers, registrars, and fellows. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Grade I:** * Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Subspecialist in Paediatrics as a Neonatologist. * Registration with the HPCSA as medical subspecialist in Neonatology. * Proof of current registration with HPCSA. * **Grade II:** * Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a subspecialist in Neonatology. * Registration with the HPCSA as a subspecialist in Neonatology. * Proof of current registration with HPCSA as a sub-specialist Neonatologist. * At least 5 years of experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Paediatrician. * Experience in undergraduate teaching and research will be an added advantage. * **Grade III:** * Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical subspecialist as a Neonatologist. * Registration with the HPCSA as medical subspecialist in Neonatology. * Proof of current registration with HPCSA. * At least 10 years of experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Paediatrician. * Experience in undergraduate teaching and research will be an added advantage. **Who should apply** Candidates should be qualified medical subspecialists in Neonatology, holding an appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration as such, and must provide proof of current HPCSA registration. Applicants should be prepared to deliver clinical services in a neonatal setting, including emergency calls and general paediatric ward coverage, and engage in specialist clinic work. A commitment to academic and supervisory responsibilities, including teaching students and supervising various medical staff, is essential. The required post-registration experience as a Paediatrician varies by grade: 0 years for Grade I, a minimum of 5 years for Grade II, and a minimum of 10 years for Grade III. Experience in undergraduate teaching and research is considered an advantage for Grade II and III applicants. **Deadline** 22-10-2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/medical-specialist-grade-1-2-or-3-paeds-reference-number-refs-056947-posts-1-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag
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